Living the Consecration

In response to a request from some of the faithful of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, I consecrated the Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on October 7, 2017.

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone

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— Isaiah 40:31

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The Life and Thought of St. John Henry Newman

This six-week online course will explore the profound theological, philosophical, and pastoral contributions of St. John Henry Newman, one of the most influential Catholic thinkers of the modern era.

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Pope Francis

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‘Walking toward Him’ on the new Camino de San Francisco

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Catholic lobbyist calls for civic involvement at young adult gathering

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July 15, 2026

U.S. Army’s ‘Hello Girls’ honored at Holy Cross

July 9, 2026

Archdiocese’s Excell Network marks five-years on Alcatraz

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Misión San Francisco de Asís celebrates 250 years since first Mass and founding

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Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco reaches agreement in principle on a $395 million bankruptcy settlement

June 29, 2026

‘Sacred Voices’ tour to include concert at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

June 26, 2026

Speaker recounts little known history of Mexico’s Catholic resistance to brutal persecution

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Letters, statements, articles, and memos

Carta dirigida a los fieles

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Letter to the Lay Faithful on the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi

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Statement on Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace and mutual respect, and reactions to it

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“The Difference Between Heaven and Hell”

Homily for Annual Women’s Conference/2nd Sunday of Easter, Year “A” April 11, 2026; Star of the Sea Parish LEA LA…

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“Room for All in Heaven, But Go Tell It”

Homily for Easter Sunday Mass April 5, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction Many years ago when I was a young…

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“Creación, caída y redención: el largo camino de la historia de la salvación”

Homilía para la Misa de la Vigilia Pascual 4 de abril de 2026; Catedral de Santa María Introducción «Ésta es…

An image of a traditional religious ceremony featuring individuals holding lit candles in a dimly lit setting, emphasizing cultural and spiritual significance.

“Creation, Fall and Redemption: The Long Journey of Salvation History”

Homily, Easter Vigil Mass April 4, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction “This is the night that even now, throughout the…

“The Only Way Up is Down: Following the Course Our Lord Charted Out for Us”

Homily, Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper April 2, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction It is a curious phenomenon…

“Truth and Love Revealed in the Kingship of Christ”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church March 30,…

“Fatherly Presence and the Oil of Gladness”

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“El encuentro que lo cambia todo”

Homilía para el Rito de Elección Primer Domingo de Cuaresma, Año “A” 22 de febrero de 2026; Catedral de Santa…

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“The Encounter that Changes Everything”

Homily for the Rite of ElectionFirst Sunday of Lent, Year “A”February 22, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral LEER EN ESPAÑOL Introduction…

“The Rewards of Virtue and the School of Self-Perfection”

Homily, Mass for Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries Saturday After Ash Wednesday February 21, 2026 Introduction In the church of St.…

“Guideposts Pointing Out the Way to Beatitude”

Homily for Mass in Celebration of Jubilarians in Consecrated Life 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “A” Introduction If…

A group of students in a classroom learning about geography while clergy members engage with them, with a detailed map of California and Nevada on the wall behind.

“Cor ad cor loquitur” – “Heart speaks to heart” – in Catholic schools

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Pro-life march with women holding a large banner reading "Abortion HURTS Women" during daytime street protest in San Francisco, with diverse participants and supportive cityscape background.

Tens of thousands take to San Francisco streets for the 22nd annual Walk for Life West Coast

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“The Call to Unity for the Mission of Evangelization”

Homily for Installation of Fr. Nara Samuel Lee as Pastor of St. Michael Parish And Conferral of the Sacrament of…

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“The Love of Friendship and the Culture of Life”

LEER EN ESPAÑOL Homily for Mass for West Coast Walk for Life Memorial of St. Francis de Sales January 24,…

We have much to celebrate!

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“God’s Word and Our Response of Love”

Homily for Christmas During the Day Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction “And the Word became flesh and…

“Be on the Lookout for God, Who Sneaks into Our Lives”

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“Estemos atentos a Dios, que se cuela en nuestras vidas”

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Why Our Lady of Guadalupe Matters: The Hidden History of Christianity in America

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“Mary’s ‘Yes’ and Our Path to Heaven”

Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana December 6, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral Readings: Rev 11:19a, 12:1-6a.10ab;…

“El ‘sí’ de María y nuestro camino al cielo”

Homilía en la ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Arquidiocesana anual 6 de diciembre de 2025; Catedral de Santa María Lecturas:…

Archdiocese of San Francisco Cathedral Children’s Choir & Choir School

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“Preparándonos para el banquete de bodas cantando al Señor en nuestros corazones”

Homilía para la Jornada de Estudio de los Músicos Parroquiales 22 de noviembre de 2025; Seminario de San Patricio …

“Preparing for the Wedding Banquet by Singing to the Lord in Our Hearts”

Homily for Parish Musicians’ Study Day November 22, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary Introduction It is a happy coincidence of…

“The Path of Gratuitous Love that Leads to God’s Kingdom”

Homily, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacro Costato Sisters at St.…

Remembering saints, departed souls and our vocation

By Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone Each one of you is a unique pilgrim on a spiritual journey, and I pray…

“La Muerte Gloriosa que Glorifica a Dios”

Sermón en el Día de Todos los Santos Misa Solemne Pontifical para el Congreso Eucarístico del Rosario Parroquia Estrella del…

“The Glorious Death That Glorifies God”

Sermon for All Saints Day Solemn High Pontifical Mass for Eucharistic Rosary Rally Star of the Sea Parish Introduction…

Archbishop to medical professionals: His heart was wounded for our healing

By Valerie Schmalz St. Dunstan Church resonated with classical Catholic music in the soft light of early evening Oct. 3,…

Heaven Wedded to Earth: Our Blessed Mother’s Continuous Presence to Us in God’s Plan of Salvation”

Homily, Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary Mass of the Americas at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of…

Notre Dame Des Victoires Recognition

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St. Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty

Homily for the Rosary Rally Mass on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral…

“Urged on by the Love of Christ”

Homily, Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Hyeong-Joon (Andrew) Choi and Tae-Young (Steve) Jeon for the Diocese of Suwon;…

“God’s Plan for Our Flourishing Here and Hereafter”

Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ…

“Bajar y exaltar: el patrón del plan de Dios para nuestra salvación”

Homilía para la Misa de toma de posesión del P. Miguel Ruiz como párroco de la parroquia de Todas las…

“Lowering and Exalting: the Pattern of God’s Plan for Our Salvation”

Homily for the Installation of Fr. Miguel Ruiz as Pastor of All Souls Parish; Feast of the Exaltation of the…

“The Cost of Collecting Receipts for Heaven”

Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025

Catholic education tunes the ear of the heart to hear the Lord’s call

Column for the September 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

“Preparing Ourselves to Receive Good Things from God”

Homily, Mass for the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish; Votive Mass of a Doctor of the Church; August 23,…

“Three Requests and a Promise”

Homily, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass of Opening of the Academic Year at St. Patrick’s…

“Our Blessed Mother: the Model of the Formula for Acquiring Wisdom”

Homily, Votive Mass of Mary, Seat of WisdomClosing Mass for the 13th Annual National Conference of the ICLEJuly 18, 2025;…

“The Bridge-Building Service of Sacred Music and Church Authority”

Sermon for the Mass to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Palestrina; Feast of Our Lady of Mount…

Returning love for love

Column for the June 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

Archbishop Cordileone on the Center for Sainthood Studies

St. Patrick’s Seminary and University has long been dedicated to the spiritual, pastoral, and intellectual formation of future priests. Today,…

“One in Christ, the Bridge to the Father”

Homily, Profession of Solemn Vows of Missionaries of Charity May 22, 2025; St. Paul’s Church Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 27;…

“The Legacy of Pope Francis: Imitating God in the Gift of Human Encounter”

Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis; April 30, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Vatican Pope Francis greeting a Catholic bishop, Vatican City, religious leaders, ecumenical meeting, Catholic church leadership, religious unity, spiritual leadership, religious ceremony, church officials, faith and diplomacy.

Archbishop Cordileone’s tribute to Pope Francis on Merit TV

In this special appearance on Merit TV, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco reflects on the…

“All Points to the Cross, the Most Blessed Wood Which Is Our Only Hope”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

Latest from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone

Homilies, Articles, Videos, Letters And Statements

Carta dirigida a los fieles

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Letter to the Faithful

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Letter to the Lay Faithful on the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi

The following letter was sent to the lay faithful of the Archdiocese of San Francisco in May 2026 for the…

Statement on Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace and mutual respect, and reactions to it

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“The Difference Between Heaven and Hell”

Homily for Annual Women’s Conference/2nd Sunday of Easter, Year “A” April 11, 2026; Star of the Sea Parish LEA LA…

“Room for All in Heaven, But Go Tell It”

Homily for Easter Sunday Mass April 5, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction Many years ago when I was a young…

“Creación, caída y redención: el largo camino de la historia de la salvación”

Homilía para la Misa de la Vigilia Pascual 4 de abril de 2026; Catedral de Santa María Introducción «Ésta es…

“Creation, Fall and Redemption: The Long Journey of Salvation History”

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“The Only Way Up is Down: Following the Course Our Lord Charted Out for Us”

Homily, Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper April 2, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction It is a curious phenomenon…

“Truth and Love Revealed in the Kingship of Christ”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church March 30,…

“Fatherly Presence and the Oil of Gladness”

LEER LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Homily for the Chrism Mass March 26, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction Although it…

“El encuentro que lo cambia todo”

Homilía para el Rito de Elección Primer Domingo de Cuaresma, Año “A” 22 de febrero de 2026; Catedral de Santa…

“The Encounter that Changes Everything”

Homily for the Rite of ElectionFirst Sunday of Lent, Year “A”February 22, 2026; St. Mary’s Cathedral LEER EN ESPAÑOL Introduction…

“The Rewards of Virtue and the School of Self-Perfection”

Homily, Mass for Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries Saturday After Ash Wednesday February 21, 2026 Introduction In the church of St.…

“Guideposts Pointing Out the Way to Beatitude”

Homily for Mass in Celebration of Jubilarians in Consecrated Life 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “A” Introduction If…

“Cor ad cor loquitur” – “Heart speaks to heart” – in Catholic schools

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Tens of thousands take to San Francisco streets for the 22nd annual Walk for Life West Coast

Written by Catholic San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (OSV News) — Tens of thousands of pro-life supporters turned out for the…

“The Call to Unity for the Mission of Evangelization”

Homily for Installation of Fr. Nara Samuel Lee as Pastor of St. Michael Parish And Conferral of the Sacrament of…

“The Love of Friendship and the Culture of Life”

LEER EN ESPAÑOL Homily for Mass for West Coast Walk for Life Memorial of St. Francis de Sales January 24,…

We have much to celebrate!

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“God’s Word and Our Response of Love”

Homily for Christmas During the Day Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction “And the Word became flesh and…

“Be on the Lookout for God, Who Sneaks into Our Lives”

Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction How appropriate that this one…

“Estemos atentos a Dios, que se cuela en nuestras vidas”

Introducción Qué apropiado que en este único momento del año, cuando nos reunimos en la iglesia en plena noche, escuchemos…

Looking East

By Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Advent is a time we prepare for the celebration of a great mystery of our…

Why Our Lady of Guadalupe Matters: The Hidden History of Christianity in America

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone COMMENTARY: Through this revelation, Mary gave birth to a new people. To survive and flourish, every…

“Mary’s ‘Yes’ and Our Path to Heaven”

Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana December 6, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral Readings: Rev 11:19a, 12:1-6a.10ab;…

“El ‘sí’ de María y nuestro camino al cielo”

Homilía en la ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Arquidiocesana anual 6 de diciembre de 2025; Catedral de Santa María Lecturas:…

Archdiocese of San Francisco Cathedral Children’s Choir & Choir School

Students: Come Sing with Us! We invite you to watch this heartfelt video celebrating our Cathedral Choir School, where the…

“Preparándonos para el banquete de bodas cantando al Señor en nuestros corazones”

Homilía para la Jornada de Estudio de los Músicos Parroquiales 22 de noviembre de 2025; Seminario de San Patricio …

“Preparing for the Wedding Banquet by Singing to the Lord in Our Hearts”

Homily for Parish Musicians’ Study Day November 22, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary Introduction It is a happy coincidence of…

“The Path of Gratuitous Love that Leads to God’s Kingdom”

Homily, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacro Costato Sisters at St.…

Remembering saints, departed souls and our vocation

By Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone Each one of you is a unique pilgrim on a spiritual journey, and I pray…

“La Muerte Gloriosa que Glorifica a Dios”

Sermón en el Día de Todos los Santos Misa Solemne Pontifical para el Congreso Eucarístico del Rosario Parroquia Estrella del…

“The Glorious Death That Glorifies God”

Sermon for All Saints Day Solemn High Pontifical Mass for Eucharistic Rosary Rally Star of the Sea Parish Introduction…

Archbishop to medical professionals: His heart was wounded for our healing

By Valerie Schmalz St. Dunstan Church resonated with classical Catholic music in the soft light of early evening Oct. 3,…

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Homily, Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary Mass of the Americas at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of…

Notre Dame Des Victoires Recognition

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St. Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty

Homily for the Rosary Rally Mass on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral…

“Urged on by the Love of Christ”

Homily, Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Hyeong-Joon (Andrew) Choi and Tae-Young (Steve) Jeon for the Diocese of Suwon;…

“God’s Plan for Our Flourishing Here and Hereafter”

Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ…

“Bajar y exaltar: el patrón del plan de Dios para nuestra salvación”

Homilía para la Misa de toma de posesión del P. Miguel Ruiz como párroco de la parroquia de Todas las…

“Lowering and Exalting: the Pattern of God’s Plan for Our Salvation”

Homily for the Installation of Fr. Miguel Ruiz as Pastor of All Souls Parish; Feast of the Exaltation of the…

“The Cost of Collecting Receipts for Heaven”

Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025

Catholic education tunes the ear of the heart to hear the Lord’s call

Column for the September 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

“Preparing Ourselves to Receive Good Things from God”

Homily, Mass for the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish; Votive Mass of a Doctor of the Church; August 23,…

“Three Requests and a Promise”

Homily, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass of Opening of the Academic Year at St. Patrick’s…

“Our Blessed Mother: the Model of the Formula for Acquiring Wisdom”

Homily, Votive Mass of Mary, Seat of WisdomClosing Mass for the 13th Annual National Conference of the ICLEJuly 18, 2025;…

“The Bridge-Building Service of Sacred Music and Church Authority”

Sermon for the Mass to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Palestrina; Feast of Our Lady of Mount…

“The Priest’s Call to Lead the Way for the Church to Model Unity for the World”

Homily for Mass of Ordination of Priests and Transitional Deacon; June 7, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Returning love for love

Column for the June 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

Archbishop Cordileone on the Center for Sainthood Studies

St. Patrick’s Seminary and University has long been dedicated to the spiritual, pastoral, and intellectual formation of future priests. Today,…

“One in Christ, the Bridge to the Father”

Homily, Profession of Solemn Vows of Missionaries of Charity May 22, 2025; St. Paul’s Church Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 27;…

Statement from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the election of Pope Leo XIV

With profound joy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Supreme Pontiff. May…

“The Legacy of Pope Francis: Imitating God in the Gift of Human Encounter”

Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis; April 30, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Lessons from the Saints on the Movement from Life to Death to New Life”

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year “C”; Mass with the Participants in the Respect Life Essay Contest; April…

Archbishop Cordileone’s tribute to Pope Francis on Merit TV

In this special appearance on Merit TV, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco reflects on the…

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the passing of Pope Francis

Let us take inspiration from his words and example and put that inspiration into action. That is the greatest tribute…

“The Love from the Encounter with the Risen Christ that Changes Everything”

Homily for Easter Sunday; April 20, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“El amor del encuentro con Cristo Resucitado que todo lo cambia”

Homilía para Domingo de Pascua; 20 de abril de 2025; Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción

“Humble Gratitude and Obedience: the Path to Pleasing God and to Life with Him”

Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year “C”; April 19, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“The New Passover and the Spring Cleaning of the Soul”

Homily for Holy Thursday; April 17, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Spiritual Conditioning for the Harvest of Souls”

Homily for Chrism MassApril 10, 2025; St. Mary’s CathedralLeer en español Introduction Once upon a time, a long, long time…

The look of Jesus, the conscience of the disciple

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone's Column for the 2025 Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“Learning Lessons from the Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery”

Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year “C” April 5, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral; Northern California Regional Choir Festival…

“The Incarnation, the Cross, and the Blueprint for a Truly Human and Holy Civilization”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos; Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church; March 20,…

“Giving Something Up Is Doing Something Positive: The Spiritual Side of the Pain-Pleasure Principle”

Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year “C”; March 9, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Freely Choosing to Suffer with Christ for Solidarity with the Poor”

Homily, Friday After Ash Wednesday; Mass for High School Teachers’ Convocation; March 7, 2025; Cathedral of St. Mary of the…

“Lessons from St. Jeanne Jugan on Living the Mystery of Love”

Homily for Mass with the Little Sisters of the Poor/Closing of St. Anne’s Home 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time February…

“Marriage: the Number One Weapon in the Fight to Defeat Evil”

Homily; Married Couples’ Anniversary Mass; Feast of the Chair of St. Peter; February 22, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Letter from Archbishop Cordileone on immigration

While the politics and policies that govern immigration law and enforcement can be complex, I would like to reinforce with…

Carta del Arzobispo Cordileone sobre la inmigración

Si bien la política y las políticas que rigen la ley y el cumplimiento de la ley de inmigración pueden…

“Doing Our Part to Trust in Divine Providence”

Homily, Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year; February 8, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Do everything for the glory of God.”

Archbishop Cordileone's letter for the 2025 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

“The Virtue of Waiting Upon the Lord and the Life of Religious Consecration”

Homily for the World Day for Consecrated Life; Feast of the Presentation of the Lord; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Fulfilling the Last Commandment: Our Anchor of Hope for Eternal Life”

Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine HopeMass for Annual Archdiocesan Women’s ConferenceFebruary 1, 2025; Immaculate Heart…

Catholic Education: “Ever Ancient, Ever New”

Catholic Schools Week column for Catholic San Francisco magazine; January 2025

“The Pro-Life Turnaround and the Encounter with Light”

Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast; Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul;…

“Planting Seeds and Reaping Fruit”

Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy…

“The Ever-Youthful Love of the One Who Makes All Things New”

Sermon for Solemn Requiem Mass for Professor William Peter Mahrt; January 10, 2025; Mission Dolores Basilica

“Light, Darkness and Our Gift Exchange with God”

Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night; December 25, 2023; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Lessons Learned from Contemplating the Nativity Scene

Christmas Column for the December 2024 Catholic San Francisco magazine

Lecciones aprendidas al contemplar el belén

Columna de diciembre de 2024 Católico

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to the National Catholic Reporter

On December 10, 2024, Most Rev. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s…

“Todos amamos a nuestra Madre, quien nos une en una familia de Dios”

Homilía en ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Anual de la Arquidiócesis; 7 de diciembre 2024; Catedral de Santa María

“We All Love Our Mother, Who Unites Us into One Family of God”

Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana; December 7, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Want to Be Ready to Meet the Lord? Then Please God in All Things”

Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Year “C,” December 1, 2024, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

“Doing the One Thing Necessary So as to Be Adorned with the True Jewels of Life”

Homily on the Occasion of the Closing of the Jubilee Year for the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Mother…

“How God Makes Us Fit for the Eternal Life of Heaven”

Homily for the Mass for Deceased Priests, November 8, 2024, Holy Cross Mausoleum

“Accept Christ and Your Troubles Begin: Opting for Tribulation Rather Than Rocky Soil”

Homily for the Annual White Mass, Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist, October 18, 2023 , Mater Dolorosa Church

“Our Mother of Unity, and Her Rosary that Takes Us There”

Homily, Votive Mass of Holy Mary, Mother of Unity, Annual Rosary Rally, October 12, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone is encouraging all faithful Catholics to VOTE NO on San Francisco Proposition O

Why would anyone want to stigmatize a primary health care facility and a pregnancy resource center that give pregnant women…

“Revolution and Contrast: The Custom-Made Cup of Suffering”

Homily for Ordination to the Diaconate, September 28, 2024; St. Patrick’s Seminary

“White Martyrdom: the Seed of Revitalizing the Church in Our Midst”

Homily for the Solemn Profession of the Contemplatives of St. Joseph; September 21, 2024; Mater Dolorosa Church

“The Double Lifting Up that Is the Way to Heaven”

Homily for Ordination to the Diaconate for the Order of Preachers, September 14, 2024, St. Dominic's Church, San Francisco

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone following in-Court Survivor Hearings

This week, as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, I attended two in-court listening sessions for survivors of sexual…

“First Responders and the Virtues of Servant Leadership”

Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass, September 8, 2024; St. Cecilia Church

Catholic Schools: Sowing seeds of hope

Column for the September 2024 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“La Virgen María, el Discípulo Que Da Amor de Madre para Formarnos en Discípulos de Su Hijo”

Misa para la Fiesta Patronal de la Parroquia de la Asunción, Tomales, 18 de agosto de 2024

Archbishop Cordileone to Newsmax: I Sense a Change for San Francisco

Speaking to "Prime News" about his city's degradation, Cordileone stated that "these problems have been around a long time."

“Mary, the Disciple Who Mothers Her Son’s Disciples into the Church”

Homily for the Patronal Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Tomales, August 18, 2024

“La Virgen María, el Discípulo Que Da Amor de Madre para Formarnos en Discípulos de Su Hijo”

Misa para la Fiesta Patronal de la Parroquia de la Asunción, Tomales, 18 de agosto de 2024

Father Mark Doherty installed as pastor of Church of the Nativity parish in Menlo Park

On August 14, the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Mark Doherty as…

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone signs open letter to the International Olympic Committee

On Friday, August 2, 2024, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone co-signed a letter from Catholic bishops to the International Olympic Committee.

“The Ten Ingredients for a Eucharistic Revival”

Homily for the Traditional Latin Mass at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, Thursday, July 18, 2024, Holy Rosary Catholic Church,…

Objective Beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass Evangelizes

Commentary in National Catholic Register, July 8, 2024 - As this petition, and the 1971 petition demonstrates, the Latin Mass…

“The Shepherd Doesn’t Run at the First Sign of Danger”

Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood, June 15, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Fidelity to the Sacred Heart, Marriage, and Family

Column for the 2024 June issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

“The Universal Language of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit”

Homily for Eucharistic Revival to Begin Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

California’s Eucharistic pilgrimage route aiming for ‘epic’ launch

Before the Sacramento portion, the pilgrimage will kick off in San Francisco with a May 19 bilingual Pentecost Sunday Mass…

“Living the Double Commandment to be Formed More Perfectly into the Image of Christ”

Homily for the Respect Life Essay Contest Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

June 30, 2020 – Las estatuas de San Junípero Serra merecen permanecer

The Washington Post PDF English https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/statues-saint-junpero-serra-deserve-stay/ Página de opinión del Washington Post – 30 de junio de 2020Las estatuas de…

“From Slavery to Freedom: the Journey Fueled by Trust and Service”

Homily for Easter Vigil, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“A Lesson for Christian Living, or an Empty Ritual? What It Means to Wash Feet”

Homily for Holy Thursday

A sign of contradiction

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 2024 Lent/Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“The Only Way Up Is Down”

Homily for Palm Sunday, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Free to Be Light, Strength, Healing and Consecration for the World”

Homily for the 2020 Chrism Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Lent and the Lesson of True Equal Human Dignity”

Sermon for First Passion Sunday, Epiphany Parish, Tampa, FL

“Honoring God, Remembering Our Heroes, and Preserving the Soul of Our Culture”

Homily, Requiem Mass for the Forgotten, Epiphany Parish, Miami, FL

“Looking to the Higher Things as Stewards of God’s Blessings”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

“True Belief and the Path to Lasting Peace and Joy”

Homily for the Renewal of Blessing, St. Augustine Church, South San Francisco

“To Hold Accountable and to Bless: The Father as the Image of Christ the Great High Priest”

Homily for the annual Men’s Conference, St. Mark Catholic Church

“Ethical Catholic Health Care: The Art of Healing and Integrity”

Homily for the Converging Roads Conference, St. Patrick's Seminary & University

Modern Martyrs of Communism

Archbishop Cordileone's column originally ran online in First Things.

“Equipping Young People for Excellence, All the Way to Eternity”

Homily for High School Teachers’ Convocation, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

“The Frightening Freedom of Being the Children of God”

Homily for the Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Repentance, Conversion, and Sharing the Love of Jesus with Others”

Homily, Rite of Election/Homilía, Rito de Elección (2024)

“Orienting Our Lives Toward the Lord, in Order to Rise with Him” (Leer en español)

Lent reminds us that there is hope, hope when the ashes represent, not our destruction at the end of our…

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 (Leer en español)

As Catholics, we use our gifts and talents to serve and demonstrate our love for our neighbors. Indeed, instead of…

“God’s Plan for Marriage: The School in How to Find True Happiness”

Homily for Annual Mass Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“Repeating the Life of Christ: The Gift of Consecrated Life in the Church”

Homily for the Archdiocesan Celebration of the World Day of Consecrated Life, St. Mary’s Cathedral

Message to St. Augustine Parish

Statement from Archbishop Cordileone on the shooting at St. Augustine Church, read at the 9:00 am Mass on February 4,…

Catholic education is a spiritual work of mercy

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 2024 Catholic Schools Week issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“Do Whatever He Tells You, and You Will Spread the Face of His Love to the Whole World”

Homily for the 2024 Walk for Life West Coast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

“New Means, Same Abiding Truth: St. Paul’s Legacy Continues Through His Spiritual Daughters”

Homily for the Mass of Farewell for the Daughters of St. Paul, St. Pius X Parish

“Three Lessons to be Learned from Contemplating the Nativity Scene”

Homily to Celebrate 800th Anniversary of St. Francis Establishing the First Nativity Scene, National Shrine of St. Francis

Tu luz debe brillar

Esta Navidad, los animo a reclamar a Cristo como el centro de su vida. Para que la paz exista en…

Tu luz debe brillar

Esta Navidad, los animo a reclamar a Cristo como el centro de su vida. Para que la paz exista en…

Your Light must shine

Archbishop Cordileone's 2024 Christmas column for Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“El poder transformador del encuentro con Jesucristo”

Esta trigésima Cruzada Guadalupana que celebramos hoy añade una alegría aún mayor ya que fue este día hace 492 años…

“The Transformative Power of the Encounter with Jesus Christ”

Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“El poder transformador del encuentro con Jesucristo”

Así como preparó al pueblo azteca para la venida de Su Hijo a través de su Madre con las profecías…

“Living God’s Design to Bring Christ’s Light into the World”

Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Unjust Media Reports

Please see the video message below from Archbishop Cordileone in response to unjust media reports related to abuse allegations directed…

Centrality of the Eucharist

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the October/November issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

“Talitha Koum Nos Llama a Ser Evangelizadores del Avivamiento Eucarístico”

It is a very good thing that we come together for this Faith Formation Conference, and renew ourselves in the…

“Talitha Koum Calls Us to Be Evangelizers for the Eucharistic Revival”

Keynote Speech for the Office of Faith Formation Conference 2023, St. Matthew’s Church

“The Road to Emmaus: the Paradigm for Pastoral Ministry to God’s People”

Homily for the Mass for Deceased Priests, Holy Cross Mausoleum

“Life, Marriage, and a Healthy Society: A Packaged Deal”

Speech upon the acceptance of the pro-life leadership award on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of United for Life…

Can a Catholic education shape the secular political world?

Archbishop Cordileone's interview with Dr. Michael Dauphinais of Ave Maria University

“The Restoration of God’s Image By Repaying to God What Is God’s”

It is the covenant of marriage as God has created it that reflects His image and is the sign of…

“The Vocation of Catholic Health Care for the Spiritual Liberation of Those Held Captive”

Thank you for answering this holy call as a Catholic health care worker, healing mind and body with the selfless…

“The Sacramental Sense of Sacred Architecture in the Mission of the Church”

Homily for the Mass of Thanksgiving for 25th Anniversary of Sacred Architecture Journal, Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

“La Santísima Virgen Nos Acompaña Siempre”

Our annual Rosary Rally which we celebrate on this first Saturday of October happens to fall this year on the…

“The Blessed Mother Walks with Us Always”

Homily for the 2024 Rosary Rally, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

As our state and nation mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, I would like to express the sympathy of…

“Leading the Way in Doing It God’s Way”

Homily, Mass for Celebration of Jubilarians in Religious Life, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

La Unidad Cuerpo-Alma de la Persona Humana

La influencia de la ideología de género (también llamada ideología del gender) se ha extendido en la sociedad contemporánea. Como…

The Body-Soul Unity of the Human Person

Joint Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Bishop Michael Barber, SJ

“St. Francis of Assisi: The Quintessential Italian who shows us the way to happiness with God”

Homily for the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, National Shrine of St. Francis

“The Way of Love: From Accountability to Restoration to the Fullness of Life”

Homily for the Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass, St. Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church

“The Deacon’s Sacred Duties in Care for Temporalities and in Evangelization”

Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of David Mees, St. Patrick’s Seminary & University

The Holy Eucharist: Source and Summit of Catholic Education

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 2024 September issue of Catholic San Francisco

Letter to the Faithful from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate settlements with abuse survivors

I remain committed to the healing and care of survivors who have suffered irreversible harm because of the sins of…

Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, shares important news in response to the lawsuits filed against the Archdiocese under California Assembly Bill 218 Child Sexual Abuse – Statute of Limitations.

Dear Friends in Christ: As many of you may know, Catholic dioceses in California have undergone two “open window” periods…

The Crisis of Fatherhood

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 2024 June issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

Archbishop Cordileone calls on faithful to pray Litany of the Sacred Heart Friday, June 16

Archbishop Cordileone's statement calling Catholics to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart

“Belief in an Unbelieving Age: Eucharistic Faith and God’s Purpose for Us Here and Now”

For the power of the Eucharist, when celebrated reverently, beautifully, and with all of our best and all of the…

“Belief in an Unbelieving Age: Eucharistic Faith and God’s Purpose for Us Here and Now”

Homily for Mass for Conclusion of the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Homily on the occasion of the Holy Hour for the Church in Nicaragua and Bishop Alvarez

St. Peter Church, San Francisco

Homilía en ocasión de la Hora Santa por la Iglesia en Nicaragua y el Obispo Álvarez

St. Peter Church, San Francisco

California Catholics Under Attack

Clips of Archbishop Cordileone's Wall Street Journal piece from June 2, 2023

El Arzobispo Salvatore J. Cordileone responde al Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Marin sobre la decisión en el caso de la estatua de San Junipero Serra

The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District…

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responds to Marin County District Attorney decision in Serra statue case

The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District…

“Friend, Spouse and Lover: the Vocation of the Missionary of Charity”

Homily for Final Vows of Missionary of Charity Sisters, St. Paul Catholic Church

“Amiga, Esposa y Amante: la Vocación de la Misionera de la Caridad”

Mis queridas hermanas, hoy se profesan como esposas de Cristo, sus más íntimas amigas, en la comunidad de las Misioneras…

“The Three-Step Process to Attaining the Life of Heaven Above”

Homily for Easter Sunday, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“The Review of Life and the Covenant of Eternal Salvation”

Homily for Easter Vigil Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

“The Two-Fold Meaning of Belief in the Real Presence”

The Church’s belief in the Holy Eucharist is at the heart of who we are as Catholics; without that, we…

“Embracing the Humiliation of the Cross as the Way to Glory”

Homily for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Praying for the faithful in Hong Kong

Homily for the Holy Hour for Hong Kong, Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai, St. Anne of the Sunset

“The Enduring Value of the Priesthood”

Homily for the 2023 Chrism Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

‘Father, Forgive Them …’ – Lk 23:34

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 20233 Lent/Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

“The Contemplative Vocation: A Life of Service to the Church”

Como aclara el rito de la profesión de votos, la vocación de; que se consagra a la vida contemplativa es…

“The Contemplative Vocation: A Life of Service to the Church”

Homily for the Mass of Temporary Profession of Vows of Sr. María Grace de la Dolorosa, A.P., Monastery of Perpetual…

Bishops find Catholic disciples, evangelizers with ‘deep spiritual thirst’ on San Quentin death row

Our Sunday Visitor covers Archbishop Cordileone's visit to San Quentin State Prison

“Bearing the Light to Christ to the World through Prayer, Penance and Sacramental Life”

Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

Dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day 2023

The following dispensation has been issued by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the Solemnity of St. Patrick within the Archdiocese…

“‘Divide and Conquer’ or ‘Unite and Prevail’? Learning the Lessons of Lent”

It is a joy for us to welcome you, and it is a joy for me personally to thank those…

“‘Divide and Conquer’ or ‘Unite and Prevail’? Learning the Lessons of Lent”

Homily for the 2023 Rite of Election, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

“Pasando la prueba del desierto usando las disciplinas de Cuaresma”

De acuerdo con la antigua tradición de la Iglesia, comenzamos la temporada de Cuaresma escuchando la historia de nuestro Señor…

“Passing the Desert Test by Using the Disciplines of Lent”

Homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

“LOURDES: THE JOURNEY FROM SICKNESS TO HEALTH, FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN”

Homily for the Mass for the Premier of the “Messe des Malades: in Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes,” Oakland…

The lives you impact through your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

Archbishop Cordileone's column for the 2023 February issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

Honoring Our Lady of Lourdes: a new healing mass for a broken world

Archbishop Cordileone's column published in the National Catholic Register.

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on care for Laguna Honda Hospital patients

In response to the prospect of transferring infirm and elderly Laguna Honda Hospital patients due to regulatory and funding concerns,…

Archbishop Cordileone blesses Half Moon Bay crime sites, reclaims them in prayer as “places of peace.”

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone traveled to Half Moon Bay on Jan. 27 to acknowledge the lives lost and…

“With God, all things are possible …”

As we celebrate our Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week, we give thanks to God for the great mission entrusted…

Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park

In response to the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, Archbishop Cordileone released the following statement.

“St. Agnes, Patron Saint of the New Chapter in Building a Culture of Life”

Homily at the 2023 Mass for the Walk for Life Westcoast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

萨尔瓦托雷-科尔迪莱昂大主教就教皇本笃十六世去世发表声明

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians…

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